Ohio grade crossing upgrade projects backed by PUCO funding

The Ohio grade crossing upgrade projects approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) on Jan. 22 include more than $1 million in federal funding for three safety improvements in three counties, as reported by Progressive Railroading.

PUCO grade crossing upgrade funding totals more than $1 million

PUCO says the package provides federal funding for grade crossing upgrades that will bring flashing lights and gates installation to three sites. Each project comes with its own completion date and a set federal allocation, as outlined in a PUCO news release.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Flashing lights and gates at rail crossings Ohio: three locations, three railways

One of the Ohio railroad grade crossing safety projects involves Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway. The operator will install flashing lights and gates at the State Route 151 and Boyce Drive crossing in Harrison County by Jan. 21, 2027. PUCO officials said $329,788 in federal funds will cover the cost of that work.

Don’t miss…2 Line Crosslake Connection opening set for 28 March

In Ravenna, Akron Barberton Cluster Railway is scheduled to add flashing lights and gates at the North Chestnut Street crossing by Oct. 21, 2026. The federal contribution totals $451,081 and is intended to cover project costs.

Ashland Railway will handle the third upgrade, installing flashing lights and gates at the East 9th Street crossing in Ashland County. PUCO said $310,265 in federal funds will cover all project costs, with completion also due by Oct. 21, 2026. For additional context on recent Ohio rail crossing funding decisions, see related coverage from Railway Supply.

News on railway transport, industry, and railway technologies from Railway Supply that you might have missed: